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delight

nounmasculineliterário/dɨˈlɐjtɨ/low

de·lei·te

Definition

Great pleasure, intense satisfaction, enjoyment.
Reading poetry is one of my greatest delights.
The concert was a true delight for the ears.
Common collocations
with delightgreat delightdelight of the senses

Etymology

Do latim 'delectus', particípio passado de 'delectare' (deleitar).

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